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Auditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K programs, but some providers have health and safety hazards in their facilities that need to be fixed immediately,” … environment.” The UPK program was established by the state in 1997 to provide all eligible four-year-olds in the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… of Glendale, Arizona, on his guilty plea to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C felony. On October 12, 2016, … for his mother, Dorothy Eydeler, a retired nurse who died in October of 1998. Today, he was sentenced to a five-year term of probation and a judgment in the amount of $131,038.60. “My office has exposed more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Decline $3.7 Billion in Fiscal Year 2018-19
… latest Division of the Budget (DOB) projections, released in February 2019. “After months of concern over … positive note,” DiNapoli said. “The sharp revenue declines in December and January, however, remind us to take nothing … policies, a strong commitment to building robust reserves in preparation for the next economic slump is essential.” All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-decline-37-billion-fiscal-year-2018-19DiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… the requirements under the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act were being met by school districts. … could not demonstrate they had adopted annual safety plans in accordance with SED guidance, held public hearings on the … of DiNapoli’s initiative to focus on educational issues in his new term. Upcoming audits will look at safety planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: Sales Tax Collections Growth Slowed in First Half of 2015
… growth across New York State slowed to 1.6 percent in the first six months of 2015 from 3 percent growth in 2014 and was considerably lower than the 4.2 percent … six months of 2015, with many counties seeing a decline in their collections. “There has been a general downward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-sales-tax-collections-growth-slowed-first-half-2015DiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… Ithaca, New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69,481 in state pension payments meant for her deceased husband. … case.” “I commend the efforts of the New York State Police in collaboration with the New York State Comptroller’s Office in diligently pursuing this investigation. This kind of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… with disabilities between the ages of 16 and 64 living in New York as of 2022. Many of these individuals depend on a … with disabilities are generally limited to $2,000 in assets. The NY ABLE program accounts allow eligible individuals with disabilities to save money in their own name without risking their public benefits, if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… to five years prohibition and full restitution of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, according to State Comptroller … to pay full restitution. The missing money was uncovered in an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Ms. … fine amounts to cover her tracks. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… economic growth and conservative tax revenue forecasts in recent years,”DiNapoli said. “While the city’s economy is … and the City Council for increasing the city’s reserves in recent years.” Nationwide job growth during the first half … any year since 2010. The U.S. economy grew by 2.6 percent in 2015, but most economists expect growth to slow to less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityDiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… It On Trust Fund, had a balance of more than $1 million in December 2015 and has not been used by DOH since its … to help others did not expect their money to sit unused in a bank account,”said DiNapoli. “New York ranks among the lowest nationally in registering organ and tissue donors, yet we’re sitting on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… York State's Medicaid system made as much as $12.1 million in inappropriate payments during 2015, including $2.3 million … were recovered. "My auditors continue to find glitches in the Department of Health's payment control systems that … should be recovered because of errors, abuse or fraud. In 2015, DiNapoli's auditors questioned $223 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in pension payments meant for her deceased mother, New York … Solicitor Barnette and Sheriff Rhyne for their partnership in holding her accountable.” "This is an excellent example of … efforts of our partners and are pleased to have assisted in bringing charges in this matter," Rhyne said. Jones’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Events in Charlottesville, Va.
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in response to events in Charlottesville. "The chaos and tragic loss of life in Charlottesville are a warning and a wake-up call. Violence … The chaos and tragic loss of life in Charlottesville are a warning and a wakeup call …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-events-charlottesville-vaDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… A Syracuse man who stole nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother was sentenced … The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was arrested in January 2025 following an investigation by DiNapoli’s … Fitzpatrick and Superintendent James for their partnership in holding the defendant accountable.” Fitzpatrick said, “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… said. "We need better reporting to ensure transparency in economic development spending and to promote an informed … on the return of the investments state taxpayers make in these programs." Under various state laws and regulations, … programs vary and some of the requirements are specified in the legislation that established each program. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… estimate local governments are losing millions of dollars in revenue due to water loss, inaccurate meters or improper … estimated that fixes could yield as much as $2.2 million in savings. More often than not, water loss is caused by leaks from broken or aging underground pipes. In some cases, however, auditors found inaccurate meters or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud in connection with her participation in a kickback scheme. The announcement was made jointly with … District of New York Breon Peace; Assistant Director-in-Charge Michael J. Driscoll, Federal Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… Immigrants accounted for $257 billion in economic activity in New York City in 2013, nearly one-third of the city’s total economic output … Immigrants accounted for $257 billion in economic activity in New York City in 2013 nearly onethird of the citys total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… man was sentenced today to up to ten-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 … before Judge Teresa Corrigan to charges of Grand Larceny in the First Degree (a B felony) and Conspiracy in the Fourth … Syosset man was sentenced today to up to tenandahalf years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 32.3 percent compared to the same period last … P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections for counties and cities in May totaled $918 million, or $437 million less than 2019. The sharp decline in revenues was widespread around the state, ranging from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-may